Lucifugous Springtail vs Krubera Cave Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lucifugous Springtail | Krubera Cave Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalothorax minimus | Plutomurus ortobalaganensis |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Neelidae | Tomoceridae |
| Size | 0.3-0.5 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Georgia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Lucifugous Springtail
One of the smallest known hexapods, found in deep soil and cave environments. It is nearly transparent and extremely difficult to observe.
Did You Know?
At about 0.3 mm, it is among the tiniest hexapods on Earth.
Krubera Cave Springtail
The deepest-dwelling terrestrial animal ever recorded, found at 1,980 meters underground in Krubera Cave. It is completely eyeless and unpigmented.
Did You Know?
It holds the record as the deepest-dwelling land animal on Earth at nearly 2 km underground.